Peanut Island Shuttle Boat

Peanut Island Shuttle Boat solves a simple problem: Peanut Island, the seventy nine acre county park sitting in the middle of the Lake Worth Inlet across from Riviera Beach Marina, has no bridge and no car access, so the only way over is by water. This company runs a straightforward shuttle service from the marina at 200 East 13th Street, ferrying day visitors, campers, and private charter groups across the short stretch of Intracoastal water separating the mainland from the island.

The standard day trip runs on a ten minute boat ride each way, with shuttles operating daily from ten in the morning until three in the afternoon, weather permitting, and a final return trip at five for anyone who wants a longer day on the island. Day tickets are first come, first served rather than reservable online, a policy the company attributes directly to limited parking at the marina lot, so arriving early on busy weekends is genuinely useful advice.

Campers get a separate shuttle window, running from ten until two by reservation only, which makes sense given that Peanut Island’s campground is one of the few spots in Palm Beach County where overnight camping on a barrier island is possible. Beyond the basic shuttle, the company also runs private charters, rents snorkel gear, offers guided snorkel trips around the island’s popular snorkeling lagoon, and provides basic boat training for anyone who wants a primer before heading out on their own.

Manatees and sea turtles show up regularly in the inlet and around the island’s shoreline, and the company notes wildlife sightings as a routine part of the shuttle ride rather than a rare bonus. Because operations depend on weather and small craft advisories, trips can be cancelled or delayed during rough conditions, which is worth knowing before planning around a specific arrival time. Anyone heading to Peanut Island without their own boat should treat this shuttle as the practical way in, and should plan around the marina’s parking limits rather than expecting to roll up and go at the last minute during peak season.